Oil climbs as Trump warns the ‘clock is ticking' on Iran, but there's a bigger danger lurking on the horizon

Oil futures rose on Monday after President Trump warned that the “clock is ticking” on Iran, adding a geopolitical risk premium to crude prices. The article also highlights that thinner supply buffers could leave the market more vulnerable to a sharper upside move if disruptions emerge. The message is supportive for energy prices and crude volatility, with potential sector-wide impact.

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Oil futures rose on Monday after President Trump warned that the “clock is ticking” on Iran, adding a geopolitical risk premium to crude prices. The article also highlights that thinner supply buffers could leave the market more vulnerable to a sharper upside move if disruptions emerge. The message is supportive for energy prices and crude volatility, with potential sector-wide impact.